CPSC, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. Announce Recall of Certain AC Adaptors Sold with Slim Version PlayStation 2 Systems
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2005-09-13 · 05267
Hazards
The recalled AC adaptors can overheat and melt. This poses the risk of fire, burn and shock injuries to consumers.
Recall
Number
05267
Date
2005-09-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Certain AC Adaptors sold with slim version PlayStation® 2 Systems
Companies
Retailer(s)
Electronics, toy and computer game stores nationwide, as well as Web retailers, from October 2004 through August 2005, for about $150 for the complete system.
Importer(s)
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., of Foster City, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The recall involves AC adaptors with the following date codes: 2004.08, 2004.09, 2004.10, 2004.11 and 2004.12 and serial numbers beginning with "F3". The date code is located in a white box on the lower right hand portion of the adaptor's label. Just below the date code box is a serial number beginning with "F3" followed by a series of digits. Adaptors with other date codes and without the "F3" serial numbers are not included in this recall. The AC adaptors were sold with slim version PlayStation® 2 consoles with model number SCPH-70011 or SCPH-70012. The PlayStation® 2 model number is located on a label at the base of the slim console.